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Be bold
To foster student success, LAS expands the positive impact our diverse population offers
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Chemistry scholarships open doors to research, travel
Melanie Stoss’ chemistry scholarships give her the ability to do more and learn more
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A lifetime of gumption, taking risks, and giving back
Lou Ann Sandburg continues to give back to Iowa State, LAS
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The right solution
Dan Sargent‘s software company has helped orthodontist offices across the nation for more than 30 years
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Remember your professor
Elizabeth Fox remembers her English professor's focus on student success
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A note from our alumni director
When interviewing for my position as the director of alumni relations, I was asked a simple question. “What makes you the best candidate for this position?” My response wasn’t my previous work with alumni, my relationship building skills or my […]
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Recent LAS alumni events
A look back at alumni events in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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It's in our blood
To protect human cells from injury, LAS researchers are looking to plants for help
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Precision medicine: Data-driven treatment
What if doctors could know EXACTLY what a patient needs?
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Targeting cancer, alleviating chemo's side effects
Alumna Martha Vincent works to make targeted cancer therapy a reality
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Can we teach an old drug new tricks?
Disproving a previously-accepted hypothesis
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LAS 2015 STATEment Makers
A spotlight on three alumni making a difference
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My Liberal Arts and Sciences
“A land grant university is not an ivory tower, but a slippery slope, sending all sorts of innovations into the world.”
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The best version of himself
When he isn't commanding ROTC students, Captain Ricks Polk is training for the biggest triathlon of them all: The Ironman.
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Then and Now: Chemistry
ISU chemistry department: a national powerhouse
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DAC Spotlight: Judy Ralston-Hansen
Helping her employees be as productive, developed, engaged, and content as possible
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Doing what he loved
A biochemistry student continues to make a difference at Iowa State, nearly 10 years after his passing
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From the Dean
One of the most rewarding parts of my job as Dean is teaching the Dean’s Leadership Seminar each semester. This class provides first-year students in the College with the opportunity to study leadership theories and concepts and to develop their leadership skills. During the class students engage with a variety of guest speakers who have excelled in life and leadership. The goal of the class is to inspire students to become leaders and to encourage them to pursue leadership opportunities at Iowa State and beyond.
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Second chances matter
After a lifetime of downturns and turn arounds, Jesus Zaldarriaga is graduating from Iowa State not only with a diploma in hand, but also a good job in Iowa.
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From kitchen to lab: A joy of sharing discovery
When it comes to cooking, Paul Canfield, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, uses the same mantra in the kitchen as he does in his lab: Experiment, share and learn.
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Alumna spotlight: Bettina Khanthongdy (math '14)
Khanthongdy's goal was to teach. Little did she know, that goal would take her to Indonesia to teach mathematics before returning to Iowa to teach Spanish.
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From Ames to the Bighorns
Aaron Wood is the new Director of ISU’s Field Camp in Wyoming. He'll direct operations and teach at the field camp in the summer, and cultivate additional uses of the site while teaching at ISU during the academic year.
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2015 Geology Alumni Reunion
The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences will celebrate the spectacular new Carl F. Vondra Geology Field Station this summer with a weekend of fun-filled events for alumni and friends.
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Alumna spotlight: Carrie Boyd (JLMC '09)
While double-majoring in journalism and mass communications and hotel, restaurant and institution management, Boyd was Ethos magazine’s editor in chief, a reporter for the Iowa State Daily, and an integral part of the annual Veishea Cherry Pies fundraiser. Today, she is an associate food editor for Meredith Corporation.
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Nomination deadline: LAS Alumni Awards
Each year, we select a handful of inspiring alumni for recognition. Please nominate the outstanding LAS alumni you know!
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Geological pioneers
In addition to their preeminent professional contributions, the Smiths have also been loyal friends to Iowa State University. Their gifts have made a remarkable impact on faculty hiring, equipment upgrades, and enhancements to the geology field camp experience for Iowa State students. This spring, they will receive ISU's Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Photos: LAS Alumni Reception in Northern California
Guests joined an interactive conversation with Beate Schmittmann, LAS Dean, and learned about the hunt for extrasolar planets from award-winning ISU astronomy professor Steve Kawaler. The event, an opportunity to connect with fellow Northern California alumni, was enjoyed by all.
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Late Winter Motif
Originally from southeastern Pennsylvania, E.A. Giorgi is a second-year MFA candidate in ISU’s program in Creative Writing and Environment. She wrote this poem last winter for a poetry workshop at ISU, inspired by the crows she saw flying to campus on winter nights as I came into class.
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The power of chemistry
Brad Bueker illustrates the huge role that chemistry and chemical engineering play with regard to power generation, improving energy efficiency, and protecting the environment.
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From Jack Trice to Lambeau Field
Adam Hoebelheinrich, video editor for the Green Bay Packers, said the best part of his job is "meeting our ultimate goal: serving and entertaining fans.
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The tactics behind the touchdown
Dennis Lock, the director of the Miami Dolphins analytics department, provides probability and statistics for the team's football operations.
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Letter from the Dean
Spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences constitutes the core of learning and discovery at Iowa State University.
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Where discovery meets technology
We’ve come to expect every generation of iPhone to be smaller, lighter, faster. What we’ve perceived as a natural progression actually required a huge leap in fundamental science over the past 15 years. In the College of LAS, we call this complex materials research, and when the goal is smaller, lighter, faster, materials set the speed limit.
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Inspiring a love affair
Doug Spong, the President of Spong, a PR and creative marketing firm in Minneapolis and New York, describes his job and reflects on his time at ISU.
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From stadium to stage
J.J. Moses, retired NFL player-turned motivational speaker, doesn’t believe in “luck.” He believes in being prepared, working hard, and being grateful.
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An enthusiasm rooted in gratitude
Barbara Janson (mathematics, ‘65) explains why she's still so excited about Iowa State University.
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Alumnus in the field: Alex Panchula (physics, ’96)
Panchula grew and studied single crystals of correlated electron materials based on rare earth elements with Professor Paul Canfield.
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Alumna in the field: Stephanie Law (physics, '06)
Law said the most exciting thing about working with materials is the "sheer amount of choices available."
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Discussion: Should personal technology be allowed in class?
Two journalism students offer their opinion on whether personal technology, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, should be used during class.
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Fully focused on an experiential education
Jennifer Gribble, a junior in biochemistry, is a multiple scholarship award winner.